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familism

familism

7.9
Belief that the family is more important than the needs of other people
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪlɪzəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familismo
  • Familism refers to the centrality of and loyalty to the family and to the prioritizing of family unity and needs over individual members' interests and needs (Ingoldsby 57-58).
  • familism and parental

Examples

  • In particular, morality and ethics in Asian societies are based on familism and duty as much as rights.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Literature on Latino/as typically includes references to two concepts: machismo and familism.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Language, for example, could reflect underlying attitudes, beliefs, or a desire to adhere to traditional values such as familism.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Regardless of the form of masculinity with which Latinos identify, familism is a significant factor in men's experiences.

    Academic text (2014)
  • These characteristics, often termed "familism," include strong family management, intensive supervision, strong relationships, consistent parenting practices, two-parent households that sometimes include extended family members, negative parental attitudes toward substance use, and the absence of parental substance use (Sale et al., 2005).

    Academic text (2008)
  • "Familism" (Familismo) refers to attitudes, behaviors, and family structures operating within an extended family system and is believed to be the most important influence in the lives of Latinos (Romero, Robinson, Haydel, Mendoza & Killen, 2004).

    Academic text (2005)
  • In many cultures, familism emphasizes that the needs of the family should come before those of individuals.

  • She valued familism, believing that the family's welfare was always the most important consideration in her decisions.

  • The concept of familism is often seen in societies where family ties are prioritized over personal ambitions.

Antonyms

22 6.5

A belief that each person is independent and different from others

How Family-Oriented

familism
  • Specialized
7.9
individualism
22 6.5

Surface Forms

familism singular
familisms plural

Morphology

familism = family (transparent) = famil + ism

Formed productively from the noun 'family' + the suffix '-ism' to denote a belief or value system, which learners can readily infer.

Etymology

Familism comes from family ('family' or 'home group') and the ending -ism ('belief' or 'system'), so it means the belief that the family is the most important group in society and its needs should come first.